Navratri 2026
Navratri 2026 is on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Celebrated in India: Nine-night Hindu festival worshipping Goddess Durga through dance and fasting.
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Background & Origins
Navaratri (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, romanized: Navarātri) is an annual Hindu festival observed in honor of the goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess. It spans over nine nights, first in the month of Chaitra (March/April of the Gregorian calendar), and again in the month of Ashvin (September–October). It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Hindu - Indian cultural sphere. Theoretically, there are four seasonal Navaratris. However, in practice, it is the post-monsoon autumn festival called Sharada Navaratri. There are also two additional Navaratris as well, in Shukla Paksha of the Magha Month (Magha Gupta Navaratri) and another in the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha Month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Navratri 2026?
- Navratri 2026 falls on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where is Navratri celebrated?
- Navratri is celebrated in India. It is categorized as a Religious observance.
- What is the significance of Navratri?
- Celebrates the triumph of good over evil and feminine divinity.
- How can I add Navratri to my calendar?
- Visit the festival page and click "Add to Calendar" to download an .ics file compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar.